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Eat, Paddle, Dance!

Last Modified: Apr 30, 2015

June 17, 2015 marks one year since the federal government announced its approval of Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
This June 12-21, 2015, join us in supporting Pull Together, and marking the federal approval anniversary in a Week to End Enbridge.

Do you remember where you were on June 17 of last year?

That was the day that, despite 98% of all public testimony to the National Energy Board hearings, opinion polls showing a consistent 2/3 majority opposed, and the threat of multiple lawsuits, the federal government went ahead and approved the Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project, pushing an unwanted project on an unwilling province.

So what if we helped them celebrate that terrible day with a groundswell of grassroots fundraising events that together raised big money for First Nations to stop it in the courts?

Now that’s a story we want told, so we’ve decided to make June 13-21 the Week to End Enbridge.

It’s cheeky, it’s coming up soon, but after talking about it over the last few weeks we’re very excited to make it the focus for Phase 2 of your Pull Together campaign.

And because Pull Together has always been about fun, we’re making it easy to engage.

EAT! PADDLE! DANCE!

From small private brunches or BBQ’s with close friends, to getting out on the water in a canoe, kayak, or for a swim, to renting a community centre for a big party or throwing a small one at home, the only limit to what you can do is your own imagination. As long as your event mentions Pull Together and you send in the funds you’re part of the movement!

In 2014 we had 3,000 individual donors, almost 150 online fundraisers, more than 80 events, and 40 businesses all pulling together for a common cause. If we can match those numbers this spring we’ll hit our target and send an even more powerful message, while fully funding up seven First Nations for their battles in court later in the year.

Our goal for the Week to End Enbridge is to encourage communities across the province to organize fundraising events for Pull Together.

We have a new toolkit on the Pull Together website and talented organizers on staff to help you with inspiration, tips, with promoting your event, and telling your story after. Please email us at outreach@sierraclub.bc.ca for support, encouragement or just to let us know about your event.

Join us and show the federal government the strength of the opposition in this province and the power of our solidarity.

Or in the words of Peter Lantin, President of the Council of the Haida Nation:

“What’s happening here is just an unbelievable level of support. What blows my mind is the scale. Where it can go and where it could end up is unprecedented. I’m blown away by the momentum of what Pull Together is going to build for us.”

On Saturday July 11, Sierra Club BC will be paddling the Peace alongside youth and elders from Treaty 8 First Nations, third-generation Peace Valley farm families, resource industry workers, local government reps, and British Columbians from all over the province.

We are not even halfway through the Week to End Enbridge (Jun. 13-21) and already people all over B.C. have attended Pull Together events raising thousands for First Nations fighting Enbridge in courts.